How far is Georgetown, KY from Walton, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Walton, KY is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.37 mi
04h 29m
Flight
161.32 mi
259.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.32 mi
Kilometers
259.62 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.37 mi
Kilometers
367.53 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walton
Wed, May 13, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Wed, May 13, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-12T23:10
Arrive Walton
Wed, May 13, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Georgetown
114.3 mi
02h 14m
To Walton
114.1 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Walton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Walton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    105 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    29 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34.4 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton

    1301 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway

    1268 ft · 29 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto School Road

    2475 ft · 1 min · School Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Stephenson Mill Road

    1400 ft · 38 sec · Stephenson Mill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Beaver Road

    875 ft · 28 sec · Old Beaver Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Old Nicholson Road

    75 m · 15 sec · Old Nicholson Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Walton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
142 mi · 62%
School Road
0.47 mi
North Main Street
0.44 mi
Stephenson Mill Road
0.27 mi
KY 14
0.25 mi
Mary Grubbs Highway
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

88.3 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.1 mi
161.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
02h 14m from Georgetown
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Walton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Walton?

The road trip is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km) and usually takes 04h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Georgetown and 114.1 miles from Walton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.39 one way or $60.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Georgetown and Sunny near Walton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Walton. Straight-line distance: 161.32 mi (259.62 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Walton

#2 Walton

City in Boone and Kenton counties in the U.

Population4,111
Coordinates38.8756200, -84.6102200
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Walton (-84.61022, 38.87562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.06 gal
30.5 L · about $30.39
Round trip
$60.79
16.12 gal · 61 L
Estimated CO2
71.6 kg one way
Round trip: 143.3 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.39 $60.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.28 $68.56
Premium $4.65 $37.51 $75.02
Diesel $5.30 $42.75 $85.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Walton. The current time is 23:10:09.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.